Brooklyn Vegan — Kanye West & Big Sean @ Irving Plaza Tuesday (Joshua Laboy) Maybe it was all the excitement of summer finally arriving, but for whatever reason, NYC shows have been pretty heavy on the special guests lately. Here's a few we... more info

Perez Hilton — After their STEAMING duet on What's My Name? we had a feeling these two we wouldn't be done for good! Star Magazine is reporting that Rihanna and her ex-beau, Drake, were spotted hanging out together in Montreal earlier in the month at Theatre Telus,... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — While in New York, Drake speaks to FADER about his new album and reveals that the latest single is 2 weeks away. a2a_linkname="Drake Interview With FADER TV"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/06/24/drake-interview-with-fader-tv/"; ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — In part 2 of Vibe’s interview with Dark Man X, the rapper elaborates on his issues with Jay-Z and why he doesnt like Drake. This is great interview. Damn. Have you even been able to have a conversation with Jay after that? I remember when it happen... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Weezy graces the cover of XXL Magazine for their upcoming July/August issue. XXL sat down with Mr. Carter in Miami’s Quad Studios for our forthcoming July/August 2011 issue to speak on everything from his recording process, his retirement plans, Dr... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — In part 2, we talk about his first meeting with 50 Cent, comparing Souljah Boy to Will Smith and Diggy to LL Cool J, and him helping Drake land his Sprite deal. We also put the Chris Lighty x Def Jam rumors to bed. a2a_linkname="Chris Lighty Speaks O... more info

VH1 Blog — Earlier this month, Drake released a new song called “Marvin’s Room” on his blog, October’s Very Own. If you haven’t heard it yet, the track consists of an intoxicated Drizzy vulnerably addressing an ex-girlfriend, trying to convince her th... more info

Crazed Hits — Gee Roberson has been appointed Chairman of Geffen Records. Roberson is the Co-CEO of HipHop Since 1978, along with Kyambo Joshua (both pictured above), a management company whose roster includes Kanye West, Lil Wayne, as well as Drake and Nicki Mina... more info

Perez Hilton — Check out Trust Issues (above)! Nice! more info

Guardian Music — This mysterious masked man's forays into contemporary electronica are eclectic beat feasts – and proud of itHometown: London.The lineup: Aaron Jerome (music).The background: We were going to write about DJ Fresh today but he wasn't new enough. SBTR... more info